📋Overview
This legacy acronym represents Toxoplasmosis, Other (such as syphilis or varicella-zoster), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes simplex virus. These distinct infections are grouped together because they often present with similar clinical features in newborns when transmitted during pregnancy or childbirth.
While the term remains in use to describe this cluster of congenital infections, modern medical practice typically involves evaluating and managing each specific pathogen individually. This approach allows for more precise diagnostic testing and targeted clinical observation based on the unique characteristics of the identified infection.
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